SL-3 R/B SL-16 DEB

0.011% collision chance on 2025-04-15 20:04:50z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

SL-3 R/B is risking orbital collision with SL-16 DEB. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at April 15, 2025, 8:50 p.m., with a collision probability of 0.011%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 217.0 meters.

Key information

Parameters and calculations for this potential in-orbit collision event.

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TCA: 2025-04-15 20:50:22z

CDM ID: 995020739

Miss distance: 217.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.0001063696 (~0.011%)

Objects comparison

A comparison of the two objects interested by this conjunction data message.

SL-3 R/B Name SL-16 DEB
10515 Norad ID 18550
ROCKET BODY Type DEBRIS
LEO Orbit LEO
81.25° Inclination 71.02°
LARGE Size SMALL
CIS Country CIS
Dec. 14, 1977 Launch date March 18, 1987
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